Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-20-13--special-- — reading text

value and best use. Mr. Nabors advised if Council desires NBI will begin to market the property immediately. Ms. Jamieson stated her opinion the property would be excellent for residential development. Dr. gossom moved that the City Council declare the 3. 68 -acre City owned parcel located at 243 Hollywood Blvd NW as excess property in accordance with Chapter 2. 00. 05 of the City' s Code of Ordinances. Also, for City Council to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals along with the proper legal advertisements to obtain competitive proposals to purchase the property. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion. Dr. gossom noted that if an interest is shown on the property it would be beneficial to move on it now. Mr. Rigdon inquired if he should abstain from the vote since his son, Charles Rigdon, is the developer that spoke earlier. The City Attorney advised at this point Mr. Rigdon does not need to abstain since the vote is to declare the property surplus and to get an appraisal, and it is not known when the property will be developed and/ or by whom. The Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to I with Mead opposed. C, 0 Coved] of Fort Walton Beoch Page 4 Printed 8126 /20/ 3  Special Meeting 269 Minutes August 20, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ 6 TO 11 MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: NAYS: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson John Mead Declaration of Surplus Property at 235 Hollywood Boulevard NW The City Manager reported that the City of Fort Walton Beach owns a vacant parcel at 235 Hollywood Blvd NW that serves as one of the City's debris removal storage sites during hurricane season, and is adjacent to 243 Hollywood Blvd. NBI recommends the best use of the property as commercial development, and recommends holding onto the property for twelve months to allow the construction of the recreation complex to be further along, possibly increasing the value of the property, and to allow the overall market to improve for this type of property. In the meantime, NBI stated leasing the property could be an option. Discussion included that a small portion of the property may need to be used for parking for the Proposed recreation center, but that it could still be declared surplus at this time. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, urged for residential development for the two adjacent properties. Dr. gossom moved that the City Council declare the 3.81 -acre City owned parcel located at 235 Hollywood Blvd NW as excess property in accordance with Chapter 2. 00. 05 of the City's Code of Ordinances. Also, for City Council to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals along with the proper legal advertisements to obtain competitive proposals to purchase the property. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Mead opposed. RESULT: APPROVED 16 TO lj MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson NAYS: John Mead Declaration of Surplus Property at 36 Carson Drive NE Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Director, reported that the City acquired the property at 36 Carson Drive NE through a property transfer from Beulah Baptist Church in 2007. The City has not utilized the property to date and it remains vacant, and Staff has determined that the best use for the property is single- family residential. Mr. Bolduc continued that through the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Action Plan, an activity within the Plan included the City partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a single family home at 36 Carson Drive NE. Mr. Bolduc informed the CDBG program will grant the funding necessary for Habitat to purchase the property from the City at fair market value. C/ ry Council ofFo, t W. Wo Beach Page 5 Prw d 8/26/20/ 3 270 Special Meeting Minutes August 20, 2013 If approved as excess property tonight, Mr. Bolduc explained the next step would be to perform an independent appraisal of the property, then a contract for sale would be brought back to Council with an ordinance conveying the land to Habitat for Humanity. Vemessa Thompson, 34 Windham SE, stated she supported the idea of the property being put out for surplus but did not support providing funding to a particular agency such as Habitat. Mr. Bolduc clarified that Habitat was approved through the CDBG funding process and noted that any qualified entity can apply for CDBG funds. Regina Davenport, 34 Windham Avenue, stated affordable housing is needed in the area of Carson Drive and that it be open for public bid. Carla Shepherd, 34 Windham Avenue, also stated that the property should be an open bid. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, received clarification regarding the CDBG funding process from Mr. Bolduc. Sabu Williams, 102 Fourth Street, received clarification where 36 Carson Drive NE was located. Mr. Goodwin moved that the City Council declare the City owned property located at 36 Carson Drive NE as excess property in accordance with Chapter 2. 00. 05 of the City' s Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mead seconded motion. Mr. Goodwin advised his motion only declares the property as surplus and does not address negotiating with Habitat, which can be done in a separate motion. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson A method of disposition needed to be addressed. Mr. Rynearson moved to have an independent appraisal of the property performed then to negotiate with Habitat for Humanity for transfer of the property at fair market value. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried 4 to 3 with Griggs, Mead, and Goodwin ouoosed. RESULT: ADOPTED [ 4 TO 31 MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: joyce gossom, Amy Jamieson, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Griggs, John Mead, Trey Goodwin Declaration of Surplus Property at 212 Bay Street NW Mr. Bolduc advised the City acquired the property at 212 Bay Street NW as a result of a lien from code enforcement fines and that the property was previously used as a single family residence. This is the first of four properties that have been acquired through this process that will be discussed. The property is currently vacant and it has been determined the best for the property is single -family residential. Staff recommends declaring the property as excess and issuing a Request for Proposals. City Council ofFor( Walton Beach Page 6 Primed 8/ 262013  Special Meeting 271 Minutes August 20, 2013 Council was advised that opportunities for the property has been discussed with the Sylvania Heights Front Porch group. Barry Gray, 217 Barnette Street, stated this property is one ofthe worst in the City and is looking forward for positive action regarding the property. Vemessa Thompson, 34 Windham SE, proposed that the City work with the community in obtaining CDBG funds for the property. Ms. Jamieson questioned if Items 5. 7 through 5. 10 could be lumped together into one motion since the circumstances are similar. The City Attorney suggested separate motions since each property has unique circumstances. Ms. Jamieson moved that the City Council declare the City owned property located at 212 Bay Street NW as excess property in accordance with Chapter 2.00.05 of the City' s Code of Ordinances. Also, for City Council to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals along with the proper legal advertisements to obtain competitive proposals to purchase the ro er . Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it rarrird .....,:..,.... 1., RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Declaration of Surplus Property at 213 Cypress Street Mr. Bolduc advised the City acquired the property at 213 Cypress Street as a result of a lien from code enforcement fines and that the property was previously used as multi -family residential. It is the second of four properties that have been acquired through this process that will be discussed and is located in unincorporated Okaloosa County. Because the original code violation occurred on City-owned property, additional liens are automatically attached to any real property owned by the property owner, including property outside the City. Several parties have expressed an interest in this property. It has been determined the best for the property is single -family or multi -family residential. Staff recommends declaring the property as excess and issuing a Request for Proposals. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, was advised the City Code requires RFP's be issued for properties to be sold, that the property is advertised twice in the newspaper and on the City's website, and that all adjacent property owners are notified of the sale. Al Babineau, 35 Pryor, stated he has 18 affordable housing units next to the property and expressed his interest in the property. Regina Davenport, 34 Windham Avenue, stated the importance of the property and the area being improved. Mr. Mead stated Mr. Babineau is a client of his firm and questioned whether he needed to abstain.